1 serving
Bitter Apricot ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rye Whiskey | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Red bitter aperitif | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Apricot liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Lemon twist
Method
How to make Bitter Apricot
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Lemon twist before mixing.
- 02
Measure rye whiskey, lemon juice, red bitter aperitif, apricot liqueur accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Lemon twist and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does Bitter Apricot taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Bitter Apricot questions
What is in a Bitter Apricot?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, lemon juice, red bitter aperitif, and apricot liqueur.
How long does a Bitter Apricot take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Bitter Apricot prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Bitter Apricot alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B018http://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/bitter-apricot · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved